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IWU Franklin College of Indiana University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson BSU Hanover College PC BAC IUPUI Coastal Carolina| Anderson University | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | Converse College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1020/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Anderson University | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Converse College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,290 students vs. 1,284 students)
Anderson University vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Converse College?
- Anderson University is 57% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at Anderson University than Converse College ($33,070.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Anderson University ($19,653 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 10.9% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,420 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 78% larger than aid received Converse College ($26,629 vs. $14,959)
Anderson University vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 10 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Converse College has a higher acceptance rate (55.6%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Converse College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Converse College and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Converse College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/